There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tambun by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alor Setar to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 34mRM 6–40Drive 236.8 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Tambuncar 236.8 km
2h 41mRM 40–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Tambuntaxi 236.8 km
2h 41mRM 500–650Train via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain Padang Besar
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Ipohtrain Butterworth
5h 4mRM 59–83
Alor Setar to Tambun by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 40 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Tambun. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Tambun is 256 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs RM 6 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Alor Setar to Tambun, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Tambun train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Tambun train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Tambun is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Alor Setar to Tambun.
There are 1513+ hotels available in Tambun.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tambun, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Setar to Ipoh every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Alor Setar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–10
- Express
- RM 25–40
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
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